Retired: Real-Time News from AL.com: Militarytag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/80010162014-06-01T18:20:59ZArchives of Alabama, national and international news, plus news from the wire, from our AL.com staff.Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceChuck Hagel, defense secretary, warns of sequester's budget cuts while visiting Fort Ruckertag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.133799362014-07-10T23:41:00Z2014-07-11T02:10:32ZView full sizeDefense Secretary Chuck Hagel shakes hands and poses for photos with members of the 33rd Fighter Wing during a visit Thursday July, 10, 2014 to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hagel spoke about the future of the F-35...Jim Stinson | jstinson@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/JimStinson/index.html
View full sizeDefense Secretary Chuck Hagel shakes hands and poses for photos with members of the 33rd Fighter Wing during a visit Thursday July, 10, 2014 to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hagel spoke about the future of the F-35...
Amid outcry, auction house cancels planned sale of Civil War soldier's skulltag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.131109812014-06-05T02:24:23Z2014-06-05T03:08:20ZThe planned auction of the skull of a Civil War soldier unearthed decades ago at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania has been cancelled after an outcry from historians and the National Park Service.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
The planned auction of the skull of a Civil War soldier unearthed decades ago at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania has been cancelled after an outcry from historians and the National Park Service.
Hometown of freed American soldier cancels celebration, Army vows 'comprehensive' investigationtag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.131081662014-06-04T21:08:28Z2014-06-04T21:08:20ZThe hometown of freed American soldier Bowe Bergdahl has cancelled his homecoming celebration.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
The hometown of freed American soldier Bowe Bergdahl has cancelled his homecoming celebration.
Russian fighter jet intercepted U.S. plane near Japan, Pentagon confirmstag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.131040772014-06-04T13:48:14Z2014-06-04T14:04:52ZA Russian fighter jet buzzed a U.S. military in April, a move that put the lives of the American crew in jeopardy, Pentagon officials confirmed.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
A Russian fighter jet buzzed a U.S. military in April, a move that put the lives of the American crew in jeopardy, Pentagon officials confirmed.
Former Blue Angels commander found guilty in Navy probe, reprimanded for 'frat house' behaviortag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130990302014-06-03T20:55:31Z2014-06-03T21:53:55ZThe former commander of the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron has been reprimanded after an investigation found him guilty of failing to stop sexual harassment, condoning pornography, homophobia and lecherous behavior in the work place.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
The former commander of the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron has been reprimanded after an investigation found him guilty of failing to stop sexual harassment, condoning pornography, homophobia and lecherous behavior in the work place.
Former Alabama banker turned VA Secretary said agency's problems due to 'leadership failures and ethical lapsestag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130961462014-06-03T15:26:11Z2014-06-03T15:29:10ZSloan Gibson was used to high-level deals when he was CFO of what was then known as AmSouth Bank. But now, as the interim chief of the embattled Department of Veterans Affairs, the former Birmingham banker could find the stakes are even higher.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
Sloan Gibson was used to high-level deals when he was CFO of what was then known as AmSouth Bank. But now, as the interim chief of the embattled Department of Veterans Affairs, the former Birmingham banker could find the stakes are even higher.
Is U.S. POW a traitor? Petition calls for Bowe Bergdahl to be punished for deserting posttag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130905582014-06-02T20:12:18Z2014-12-19T17:59:00ZJust days after Bowe Bergdahl's release after five years as a Prisoner of War in Afghanistan, a petition calling for him to be punished as a deserter is picking up steam on the White House's website.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
Just days after Bowe Bergdahl's release after five years as a Prisoner of War in Afghanistan, a petition calling for him to be punished as a deserter is picking up steam on the White House's website.
Lawmakers blast idea that Department of Defense civilians are 'overpaid, Washington, D.C., paper pushers'tag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130871952014-06-02T14:52:55Z2014-06-02T14:52:58ZLeada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.htmlA Confederate spy in Canada: The story of St. Alban's Raid and Alabama's Clement Claiborne Claytag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130867272014-06-02T13:31:31Z2014-06-02T13:43:38ZIt was one of the most daring -and some say crazy- events of the Civil War.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
It was one of the most daring -and some say crazy- events of the Civil War.
Rep. Martha Roby offers 3 suggestions for fixing Department of Veterans Affairstag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130866482014-06-02T12:58:56Z2014-06-02T12:58:25ZAs the Department of Veterans Affairs reels in the wake of patient care controversies and the resignation of its secretary, the process of rebuilding the agency is just getting underway.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
As the Department of Veterans Affairs reels in the wake of patient care controversies and the resignation of its secretary, the process of rebuilding the agency is just getting underway.
Pentagon chief defends deal to exchange U.S. POW Bowe Bergdahl for 5 high-level Taliban detaineestag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130817192014-06-01T18:20:59Z2014-12-19T18:01:34ZSecretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said the decision to swap five high-level Taliban detainees for U.S. Prisoner of War Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was prompted by increased concerns about the Army Sergeant's health and safety.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said the decision to swap five high-level Taliban detainees for U.S. Prisoner of War Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was prompted by increased concerns about the Army Sergeant's health and safety.
Congressional leaders say president violated law in trading 5 Guantanamo detainees for American POW held by Talibantag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130768062014-05-31T22:51:00Z2014-05-31T23:54:50ZThe parents of freed American Prisoner of War Bowe Bergdahl joined President Barack Obama at the White House Saturday afternoon, praising the international cooperation that ended their son's five-years of captivity in Afghanistan.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
The parents of freed American Prisoner of War Bowe Bergdahl joined President Barack Obama at the White House Saturday afternoon, praising the international cooperation that ended their son's five-years of captivity in Afghanistan.
Syrian suicide bomber identified as 22-year-old Florida mantag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130764782014-05-31T22:01:05Z2014-05-31T22:34:23ZA 22-year-old Florida man who went to Syria to fight for an Al Qaeda-backed military group later launched a suicide bombing attack at a crowded restaurant, the State Department is confirming.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
A 22-year-old Florida man who went to Syria to fight for an Al Qaeda-backed military group later launched a suicide bombing attack at a crowded restaurant, the State Department is confirming.
Taliban frees US soldier from captivity in Afghanistantag:blog.advance.net,2014:/breaking_news_national_desk/8002973.130745072014-05-31T17:54:04Z2014-05-31T18:15:43ZSgt. Bowe Bergdahl was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban Saturday evening, local time, in an area of eastern Afghanistan, near the Pakistani border. Officials said the exchange was not violent and the 28-year-old Bergdahl was in good condition and able to walk.Associated Presshttp://connect.al.com/user/apnationaldesk/index.html
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban Saturday evening, local time, in an area of eastern Afghanistan, near the Pakistani border. Officials said the exchange was not violent and the 28-year-old Bergdahl was in good condition and able to walk.
Lt. Col. Marilyn McCallister survived America's wars, but maybe not her battle with the VAtag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130681782014-05-30T23:59:00Z2014-05-31T18:25:32Z"The VA is a bureaucracy, not a medical treatment system." Lt. Col Marilyn McCallister.Charles J. Dean | cdean@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/cdean/index.html
"The VA is a bureaucracy, not a medical treatment system." Lt. Col Marilyn McCallister.
Pentagon moving ahead with plan to allow some illegal immigrants to obtain citizenship through military servicetag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130680232014-05-30T23:27:00Z2014-05-30T23:28:47ZPentagon officials have reportedly approved a policy that would allow a limited group of undocumented young people to enlist in the military as a path towards citizenship, Huffington Post is reporting.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
Pentagon officials have reportedly approved a policy that would allow a limited group of undocumented young people to enlist in the military as a path towards citizenship, Huffington Post is reporting.
AL.com wants to hear from veterans: Are you satisfied with the medical care you are receiving?tag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130667312014-05-30T21:29:00Z2014-05-31T17:52:06ZReports of delays in patient care for our nation's veterans continue to mount, leading to the resignation this week of Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. AL.com wants to hear from the men and women who served. Did you...Jeremy Gray | jgray@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jwgray/index.html
Reports of delays in patient care for our nation's veterans continue to mount, leading to the resignation this week of Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. AL.com wants to hear from the men and women who served. Did you...
Sen. Richard Shelby calls for Justice Department investigation, Alabama lawmakers sound off VA chief's resignationtag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130664372014-05-30T20:51:33Z2014-05-30T21:06:05ZSen. Richard Shelby is calling on the Justice Department to investigate the scandal at the Department of Veterans Affairs, even as other Alabama lawmakers say today's resignation of Secretary Eric Shinseki is the first step in overhauling the troubled healthcare system.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
Sen. Richard Shelby is calling on the Justice Department to investigate the scandal at the Department of Veterans Affairs, even as other Alabama lawmakers say today's resignation of Secretary Eric Shinseki is the first step in overhauling the troubled healthcare system.
Sloan Gibson, former AmSouth Banker who led Central Alabama United Way campaign, named interim head of VAtag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130650502014-05-30T18:56:44Z2014-05-30T21:01:22ZThe man charged with at least temporarily taking over the reins of the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs spent several years in Alabama as the Chief Financial Officer at the former AmSouth Bancorporation.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
The man charged with at least temporarily taking over the reins of the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs spent several years in Alabama as the Chief Financial Officer at the former AmSouth Bancorporation.
Embattled VA chief Eric Shinseki resignstag:blog.al.com,2014:/wire/8001016.130630832014-05-30T15:31:30Z2014-05-30T21:02:05ZJust hours after saying he "underestimated" the depth of the problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Secretary Eric Shinseki is out as head of the agency that handles medical care and benefits for those who served in the U.S. military.Leada Gore | lgore@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html
Just hours after saying he "underestimated" the depth of the problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Secretary Eric Shinseki is out as head of the agency that handles medical care and benefits for those who served in the U.S. military.